Apple Mac OS X Server (version 10.2.3 or later) - Manual (Page 299)

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Managing User Preferences
You can manage preferences for individual users as needed. However, if you have large
numbers of users, it may be more efficient to manage most preferences by group and
computer instead. You might want to manage preferences at the user level only for specific
individuals, such as directory domain administrators, teachers, or technical staff.
You should also consider which preferences you want to leave under user control. For
example, if you aren’t concerned about where a user places the Dock, you might want to set
Dock Display management to Never or Once.
To manage user preferences:
1 Open Workgroup Manager.
2 Use the At pop-up menu to find the directory domain that contains the user account you
want, then click Preferences.
3 Click the lock and enter your user name and password.
4 Click the Users tab and select a user account in the account list.
5 Click the icon for the preference you want to manage.
6 In each tab for that preference, choose a management setting. Then select preference
settings or fill in information you want to use.
Some management settings are not available for some preferences, and some preferences are
not available to some types of accounts. Two preferences (Printing and Media Access) allow
only one management setting that applies to all options for that preference.
7 When you are finished, click Apply Now.
Managing Group Preferences
Group preferences are shared among all users in the group. Setting some preferences only
for groups instead of for each individual user can save space, especially when you have large
numbers of managed users.
Because users can select a workgroup at login, they have the opportunity to choose a group
with managed settings appropriate to the current task, location, or environment. It can be
more efficient to set preferences once for a single group instead of setting preferences
individually for each member of the group.
To manage group preferences:
1 Open Workgroup Manager.
2 Use the At pop-up menu to find the directory domain that contains the group account you
want, then click Preferences.
3 Click the lock and enter your user name and password.
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